Description
Lemon Cheesecake Delight is a refreshing dessert that combines creamy richness with zesty lemon flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Cream Cheese (Use room temperature for a smooth filling.)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Sweetens and balances tartness.)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Ensure it’s at room temperature.)
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed.)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest (Freshly zested.)
- 3 large Eggs (At room temperature.)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Enhances flavor.)
- 1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs (Can substitute with digestive biscuits.)
- 1/2 cup Butter (Use unsalted.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, granulated sugar, and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- Fold in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling onto the baked crust and bake for approximately 60 minutes.
- Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar to cool.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg